The Great Escape is proud to announce the return of the Steve Strange Award for 2025 — celebrating the next generation of groundbreaking artists and honouring the lasting legacy of the legendary music agent Steve Strange.
Created in partnership with friends and colleagues of Steve, the award recognises emerging artists who are pushing creative boundaries and building meaningful connections with fans. The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize to support their ongoing development and career.
In 2024, the award was presented to Aggrasoppar (pictured), the experimental rap-punk group from the Faroe Islands, whose boundary-breaking sound captured the spirit of the award. All attending delegates at TGE25 are eligible to vote for The Steve Strange Award winner.
Delegates can now vote for their winner here
Voting closes 12pm Friday 23rd May 2025.